Psych Meds

Question 1

____ are a type of organic compound, including the neurotransmitters that are further divided into subgroups called catecholamines and indolamines and many different drugs and food substances

Answer 1

Monoamines

Question 2

____ is an enzyme that destroyed monamines

Answer 2

Monoamine oxidase (MAO)

Question 3

____ are drugs that increase concentrations of monoamines by inhibiting the action of MAO

Answer 3

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

Question 4

____, ____, and ____ are all neurotransmitters divided into the subgroup catecholamines.

Answer 4

norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine

Question 5

____ preferentially block the reuptake and thus the destruction of serotonin.

Answer 5

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Question 6

____ is a neurotransmitter that is divided into the subgroup indolamines.

Answer 6

Serotonin

Question 7

2 major neurotransmitters involved in depression.

Answer 7

Serotonin and Norepinephrine

Question 8

____ is an important regulator of sleep, appetite, and libido.

Answer 8

Serotonin